# Shark Photo Editor

> Photo editor with film effects, light leaks, and adjustment tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Vitaliy Odarchenko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-photo-editor/id874228370 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vitaliy Odarchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/939513250)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 140 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-photo-editor/id874228370/reviews.md

## What is Shark Photo Editor?

Shark is the photo editor / photo effects tool that is the best alternative to any photo editor you faced previously.

FILTERS
Shark has 44 original effects that emulates best films for 35mm cameras.

TEXTURES
Shark has a tons of real and natural light leaks we created with 35mm film and instant film, to simplistic scratchy film textures.

ADJUST PHOTO WITH
* Brightness
* Contrast
* Saturation
* Hue
* Temperature
* Mirror
* Rotate 
* Crop
 

CROP TOOLS
Crop photos 3 presets

## Key features

- 44 original film effects
- Light leak textures
- Brightness adjustment
- Contrast adjustment
- Saturation adjustment
- Mirror and rotate tools
- Photo cropping

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filters pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filters pack #2 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-photo-editor/id874228370/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Confusing

*2018-02-19*

All I'm gonna say is that it's kinda confusing so I'm gonna give it a four star.

### 1/5 — Ios8

*2014-11-20*

Stretches out the picture 👎👎👎 used to love it on my old note 2 not so much on the iPhone. Same as this review!!!

### 2/5 — Fix this bug!

*2014-07-05*

Great filters but whenever I try and save my work it loads forever than closes out of the app!! HELP!

### 1/5 — Stupid crap annoying af

*2014-07-03*

EVERYTIME I OPEN TH APP FREAKING ADS POP UP AN I CANT EXIT OUT PLS DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT OR A WILL CHOP SOMEONES LEG OFF !

### 1/5 — STICKERS

*2014-06-20*

This app is complete rubbish I hated it has no stickers I need stickers because on the Samsung galaxy three version it has stickers and I want stickers

## Frequently asked questions about Shark Photo Editor

### What kind of effects does Shark offer?

Shark offers 44 original effects that emulate the look of classic 35mm camera films. It also provides a variety of real and natural light leak textures created with 35mm and instant film.

### Can I adjust basic photo settings with Shark?

Yes, Shark allows you to adjust essential photo parameters including brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and temperature. You can also use mirror and rotate tools.

### Does Shark have ads?

No, Shark does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases.

### What devices is Shark Photo Editor compatible with?

Shark Photo Editor is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on November 22, 2019, with version 1.5.

### What is the age rating for Shark Photo Editor?

Shark Photo Editor has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app was first released on May 12, 2014.

### How does Shark Photo Editor compare to other photo editors?

Shark is presented as a strong alternative to other photo editors, focusing on unique film effects and natural light leak textures not commonly found elsewhere.

### What are the cropping options in Shark?

Shark Photo Editor includes crop tools with 3 preset options to help you easily frame your photos.

### What is the user rating for Shark Photo Editor?

Shark Photo Editor has a rating of 3.3 stars based on 7 user ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2019-11-22

- New UI
- Bugfix

### 1.4 — 2014-07-16

new feature - focus

### 1.3 — 2014-06-28

minor bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2014-05-28

-minor bug fix

### 1.1 — 2014-05-17

-bug fix
-usability improvements
-new effect "Grain"

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All apps by Vitaliy Odarchenko: https://appshunter.io/developer/939513250

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